Modern tort law /
Vivienne Harpwood.
- Sixth edition.
- lxx, 510 pages ; 24 cm
Previous ed.: 2003.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
An overview of the law of tort -- Introduction to the tort of negligence -- Duty of care - general principles -- Duty of care - psychiatric injury -- Duty of care - economic loss -- Miscellaneous situations -- Breach of duty - the standard of care -- Causation and remoteness of damage -- Breach statutory duty -- Occupiers' liability -- Torts relating to land -- Liability for animals -- Trespass to the person -- Employers' liability -- Product liability -- Vicarious liability -- Trespass to goods -- Defamation and other torts affecting the reputation -- Remedies in tort -- Defences -- Criticisms of tort - reforms. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21.
"The sixth edition of this well-liked textbook provides a comprehensive update and a clear analysis of all aspects of the law of tort." "Substantially revised since the last edition, this new edition maintains the popular student-friendly style that seeks to explain the principles of tort law in an interesting and thought-provoking manner. Students are encouraged to understand and apply the principles effectively throughout. Particular attention is paid to areas of law that students find difficult, and to the context within which the law is evolving, making these topics accessible and enjoyable. Harpwood's concise legal analysis covers many hundreds of cases and offers insights into developing areas of negligence, employers' liability, occupiers' liability and defamation among others."--BOOK JACKET.